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Patent CA-2553391-A1 (CA)
Title: Optical fiber cable termination apparatus
Inventor: MULLANEY JULIAN S
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: An optical fiber cable termination apparatus for use with an optical fiber cable including a plurality of optical fibers includes at least one optical fiber enclosure assembly. Each optical fiber enclosure assembly includes a housing member and a cover member. The housing member defines an interior cavity and includes: a fiber entrance port in communication with the interior cavity to receive the optical fibers therethrough; a fiber exit port in communication with the interior cavity to receive the optical fibers therethrough; at least one connector port in communication with the interior cavity to receive an optical fiber connector; an access opening in communication with the interior cavity; and a first set of screw threads. The cover member includes a second set of screw threads and is mounted on the housing member by engaging the second set of screw threads with the first set of screw threads and rotating the cover member relative to the housing member. The cover member covers the access opening and encloses the interior cavity.
Patent CA-2553928-A1 (CA)
Title: Susceptibility gene for myocardial infarction, stroke, and paod; methods of treatment
Inventor: GURNEY MARK E
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: Linkage of myocardial infarction (MI) and a locus on chromosome 13q12 is disclosed. In particular, the FLAP gene within this locus is shown by genetic association analysis to be a susceptibility gene for MI and ACS, as well as stroke and PAOD. Pathway targeting for treatment and diagnostic applications in identifying those who are at risk of developing MI, ACS, stroke or PAOD, in particular are described. The invention also provides for compositions comprising a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor and a stating and methods of using these compositions to reduce C-reactive protein in a human subject at risk of MI, ACS, stroke and/or PAOD.
Patent CA-2554138-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHWINK LOTHAR
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: The invention relates to substituted, aryl-substituted heterocycles, the physiologically-acceptable salts and physiologically-functional derivatives thereof, methods for production and use thereof as medicaments. Compounds of formula (I), where the groups have the given meanings, the N-oxides and physiologically-acceptable salts thereof and methods for production thereof are disclosed. The compounds exhibit, for example a weight-reducing effect in mammals and are thus suitable for use in, for example, prevention and treatment of obesity and diabetes. Said compounds are MCH receptor antagonists.
Patent CA-2556649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HEATHCOTE JOHN GERVASE MARK
IPC: A62C31/02
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and method for generating a mist comprising a conduit having a mixing chamber and an exit; a working fluid inlet in fluid communication with said conduit; a transport nozzle in fluid communication. with the said conduit, the transport nozzle adapted to introduce a transport fluid into the mixing chamber; the transport nozzle having an angular orientation and internal geometry such that in use the transport fluid interacts with the working fluid introduced into the mixing chamber through the working fluid inlet to atomise and form a dispersed vapour/droplet flow regime, which is discharged as a mist comprising working fluid droplets, a substantial portion of the droplets having a size less than 20~m.
Patent CA-2558855-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THEILACKER KLAUS
IPC: B41L43/02
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: An apparatus and method for combining a plurality of printing material webs to form a multi-layer strand is disclosed. In an apparatus for combining a plurality of printing material webs to form a multi-layer strand, having a wire guide formed by deflection rolls assigned to the individual printing material webs, it is possible to achieve reliable tensioning of the former and top webs and to ensure high accuracy in that the two deflection rolls forming the outlet from the wire guide can be driven.
Patent CA-2560299-A1 (CA)
Title: Cable tie tool having variable trigger linkage
Inventor: TAPPER JOHAN
IPC: B21F9/02
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: The cable tie tool (20) has a variable trigger linkage (54) which is supported within a tool handle (24) by a connection (58) thereto. The trigger linkage (54) is coupled to a lever (38,39) and movable between open and closed positions such that moving the trigger linkage (54) from the open to closed positions causes the lever (38,39) alternatively at near or distant positions thereon to couple the trigger linkage (54) to the lever (38,39) such that, when a uniform force is applied to the trigger linkage (54) for movement thereof from the open to closed positions, the engagement at the distant (48) position results in the force applied to the tool head (35) by the lever (38,39) being greater than the force applied to the tool head (35) by the lever (38,39) which results from the engagement at the near (46) position.
Patent CA-2560334-A1 (CA)
Title: Non-invasive, in vitro functional tissue assay systems
Inventor: SCHOLZ MELANIE
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: Provided are functional cell and tissue assay systems based on substrate-integrated multifunctional microelectrode arrays implementing stem cell technology. The system covers normal and pathogenic characteristics.
Patent CA-2563115-A1 (CA)
Title: Patterned electrodes for electroactive liquid-crystal ophthalmic devices
Inventor: MEREDITH GERALD
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: Provided is an electroactive device comprising: a liquid crystal layer enclosed between a pair of transparent substrates; one or more patterned electrode sets positioned between the liquid crystal layer and the inward-facing surface of the first transparent substrate, said patterned electrode sets each comprising two or more electrodes forming an opposing pattern, said electrodes separated by an insulating layer, wherein there is no horizontal gap between the electrodes forming the patterned electrode set; and a conductive layer between the liquid crystal layer and the inward-facing surface of the second transparent substrate. The device provides greater efficiency than conventional devices.
Patent CA-2563827-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAMAY NOAM
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A blood occlusion auger (1000) having an in vivo distal auger tool (100) coupled in operative association with an ex vivo auger control (500) for opening and traversing occlusions in a blood vessel (300). The auger control allows the selection of predetermined threshold forces and step-lengths values and operates in successive repetition of identical sequential stages, to traverse occlusions (320). Once disposed adjacent an occlusion, the auger tool, commanded by the auger control, operates in two states, first to radially dilate the vessel and second to penetrate distally into a furrow (340).
Patent CA-2565550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE JOHNNY H
IPC: H04M11/10
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A method for communicating a reminder message includes establishing a first connection between a user and a reminder center. The method includes communicating, from the user to the reminder center, a reminder time. The method also includes scheduling a reminder message at the reminder center, and terminating the first connection between the user and the reminder center. The method includes selecting, at the reminder center, a preferred endpoint associated with the user, from a plurality of endpoints associated with the user. The method also includes attempting to establish a second connection between the user and the reminder center, using the preferred endpoint associated with the user, at approximately the reminder time, and communicating the reminder message from the reminder center to the user.
Patent CA-2568185-A1 (CA)
Title: Light pipe for a backlighting system
Inventor: JANNSON TOMASZ P
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A non-scattering light pipe includes a transition surface between a first side wall and an input surface and a second side wall and the input surface. The transition surface is arranged to substantially obscure the corner interfaces between the first and second side walls and the input surface such that in the corner formation any imperfections therein are not imaged into the output. Most preferably, the transition surface is optimized to provide a substantially uniform light intensity distribution. A light pipe in accordance with the preferred embodiments of the present invention is further arranged to couple a linear light source, such as a cold cathode fluorescent light (CCFL). The light source is arranged such that dim areas, i.e., areas of the light source having non-uniform intensity, are not disposed adjacent the input surface.
Patent CA-2568541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEARING MIKE
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to distribution systems and methods of their use. In some embodiments, the invention relates to a truck and trailer comprising a platform that is configured to allow movement of containers including, but not limited to, a tank. In some embodiments, the invention relates to chemical distribution units that are configured such that a plurality of chemical tanks, together or individually, can be moved partially over the edge of a platform, including but not limited to, over the edge of a trailer. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a chemical distribution system constructed on the deck of a trailer comprising first plurality of chemical tanks and a second plurality of chemical tanks configured such that the first and second plurality of tanks can be moved sufficiently over the edge of the trailer deck to allow a person to access the top of each of the individual tanks.
Patent CA-2570581-A1 (CA)
Title: Preparation station
Inventor: ANDERSON TORRENCE
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a plurality of injection molded plastic panels having integrated connectors which are capable of being packaged and shipped in a knock-down state and constructed to form an aesthetically pleasing preparation station for use in outdoor food service. The integrated connection of the side walls, front, back, cover and bottom panel components simplifies the preparation station assembly construction. The panels are formed of injection molded plastic to interlock with one another without the need for fasteners or connectors. The system incorporates a minimum number of components by integrally forming the connectors into the panels which are snapped together to complete the assembly.
Patent CA-2573879-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOX HEATHER
IPC: A61K35/741
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A composition and method for treating diarrhea in small domestic animals wherein the composition includes an effective amount of kaolin, pectin, at least one probiotic, and a carrier, and the method includes the step of orally administering an effective dosage of the composition to the domestic animals.
Patent CA-2574341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUCK JOHN E
IPC: F04B53/16
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: An air compressor having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported. The air compressor package can employ a compact manifold that can couple the air tank to the compressor and a regulator valve and optionally to a relief valve, a drain valve and/or a pressure switch. A method for operating a compressor is also provided.
Patent CA-2574506-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEIDOLPH LARS
IPC: C09K8/80
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a core (1) which is formed from a raw material mixture comprising at least a solid powder resin and a further finely divided starting material, and which, in the thermally treated state, has a density of less than 2 g/cm3.     The invention further relates to a process for producing cores (1), in which raw material components are mixed to give a raw material mixture and granulated to form cores (1), and the latter are subsequently subjected to a thermal treatment in the temperature range of 120°C to 220°C.
Patent CA-2575997-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FULURIJA ALMA
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: The present invention is related to the fields of molecular biology, virology, immunology and medicine. The invention provides a composition comprising a virus like particle (VLP) and at least one GnRH peptide or fragment or variant thereof linked thereto. The invention also provides a process for producing the composition. The compositions of the invention are useful in the production of vaccines for the treatment of GnRH-related diseases and conditions and to efficiently induce immune responses, in particular antibody responses. Furthermore, the compositions of the invention are particularly useful to efficiently induce self- specific immune responses within the indicated context.
Patent CA-2580690-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REN TAN
IPC: A61K31/343
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide bissulfonamide compounds that are agonists of GalR1. The present invention further provides compositions comprising bissulfonamide compounds that are agonists of GalR1, and methods of use of such compounds and compositions.
Patent CA-2582953-A1 (CA)
Title: Arsenide depression in flotation of multi-sulfide minerals
Inventor: WELLS PETER FREDERIC
IPC: B03D1/01
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A mineral separation process includes wet-grinding the ore to liberation of minerals, oxidizing the slurry using air, hydrogen peroxide or other oxidants and floating the valuable minerals at a pH between about 9.0 and 10.0 with a xanthate as collector, and a combination of a polyamine and a sulfur containing species as depressants for arsenide minerals. This depressant suite effectively depresses the flotation of arsenide minerals with no effect on the flotation of the valuable minerals.
Patent CA-2583480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: A magnetic assembly for a linear electromechanical machine, the assembly comprising an annular support (8) centered on an axis of reciprocation of the machine. A magnet assembly (9) is attached to the annular support. The magnet assembly comprises at least one annular part (20) which is substantially magnetic. The annular part (20) has at least one non-conductive portion (21, 22, 23, 25) in a substantially radial plane and extending at least half of the way through the wall of the annulus.
Patent CA-2585493-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyester polymer and copolymer compositions containing metallic titanium particles
Inventor: XIA ZHIYONG
IPC: C08K3/08
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: Polyester compositions are disclosed that include polyester polymers or copolymers having incorporated therein metallic titanium particles that improve the reheat properties of the compositions. Processes for making such compositions are also disclosed. The titanium particles may be incorporated in the polyester by melt compounding, or may be added at any stage of the polymerization, such as during the melt-phase of the polymerization. A range of particle sizes may be used, as well as a range of particle size distributions. The polyester compositions are suitable for use in packaging made from processes in which a reheat step is desirable.
Patent CA-2587127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WANG HAIBO
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: A method for inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes and inflammation in a mammal using a cherry or cherry anthocyanins, bioflavonoids and phenolics is described. In particular, a mixture including the anthocyanins, the bioflavonoids, and the phenolics is described for this use.
Patent CA-2589931-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de caracterisation de la qualite nutritionnelle de produits alimentaires
Inventor: LABOUZE ERIC
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-05-28
Abstract: L'invention est relative à un procédé de caractérisation de la qualité nutritionnelle d'un produit alimentaire à partir de sa formulation caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte les étapes suivantes : A) pour au moins certains des nutriments ou groupes de nutriments qui sont contenus dans les ingrédients de la formulation dudit produit et dont la consommation serait à modérer ou bien à augmenter, défini r un facteur de pondération. B) noter ceux desdits nutriments dont la consommation serait à modérer de la manière suivante : a) attribuer à un nutriment une note positive donnée si sa présence dans le produit considéré correspond à un premier cas où elle égale ou est en deçà d'au moins un seuil de recommandation nutritionnelle b) attribuer à un nutriment une note négative donnée si sa présence dans le produit correspond à un deuxième cas où elle égale ou dépasse au moins un seuil de consommation actuelle observée dans une population de référence c) sinon, attribuer à un nutriment une note comprise entre la note positive et la note négative. C) noter ceux desdits nutriments dont la consommation serait à augmenter de la manière suivante: a) attribuer à un nutriment une note positive donnée si sa présence dans le produit considéré correspond à un premier cas où elle égale ou dépasse au moins un seuil de recommandation nutritionnelle b) attribuer à un nutriment une note négative donnée si sa présence dans le produit correspond à un deuxième cas où elle égale ou est en deçà d'au moins un seuil de consommation actuelle observée dans une population de référence c) sinon, attribuer à un nutriment une note comprise entre la note positive et la note négative. D) dans le cas où certains nutriments ne sont pas traités séparément mais par groupe, regrouper les notes de ces nutriments en une note pour ledit groupe de nutriments. E) faire séparément la somme Si des notes positives et la somme S2 des notes négatives obtenues, en tenant compte des facteurs de pondération appliqués à chaque descripteur. F) attribuer au produit une note composite qui est constituée par la somme Si et la somme S2.
Patent CA-2590252-A1 (CA)
Title: 5-amino-4-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-7-[4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxypropxy)benzyl]-8-methylnonanamides
Inventor: MAH ROBERT
IPC: C07D213/89
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) in which R is heterocyclyl which is bonded via a carbon atom and is mono- or polysubstituted by C1-6- alkyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, C1-6-alkylamino, di- C1-6-alkylamino, C2-6-alkenyl, C2-6-alkynyl, C1-6-alkoxy, C1-6-alkylcarbonyloxy, C0-6-alkylcarbonylamino, C1-6-alkoxycarbonylamino, hydroxyl, halogen, oxide, cyano, optionally N-mono- or N,N-di- C1-8-alkylated carbamoyl, optionally esterified carboxyl or C1-6-alkylenedioxy, or is substituted by oxo and mono- or polysubstituted by C1-6-alkyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, C1-6-alkylamino, di- C1-6-alkylamino, C2-6-alkenyl, C2-6-alkynyl, C1-6-alkoxy, C1-6-alkylcarbonyloxy, C0-6-alkylcarbonylamino, C1-6- alkoxycarbonylamino, hydroxyl, halogen, oxide, cyano, optionally N-mono- or N,N-di- C1-8- alkylated carbamoyl, optionally esterified carboxyl or C1-6-alkylenedioxy, and salts, especially pharmaceutically usable salts have renin-inhibiting properties and can be used as medicaments.
Patent CA-2592446-A1 (CA)
Title: Wireless telephone headset built into eyeglasses
Inventor: LEVY ISAAC
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless telephone headset for communicating with a telephone, wherein the headset is built into an eyeglass frame, which includes a first temple and a second temple connected by a middle portion and the eyeglass frame has an interior and exterior portions. The headset includes an earpiece coupled to the first temple, a microphone coupled to the second temple, a transceiver circuit coupled to the first temple, wherein the transceiver circuit is connected to the earpiece via a first set of electrical wires and the transceiver circuit is connected to the microphone via a second the of electrical wires; wherein the first set of electrical wires and the second set of electrical wires are coupled to the eyeglass frame; wherein the transceiver circuit further comprises an actuation contact, which includes an open position and a closed position; and wherein when the actuation contact is in the closed position, the headset wirelessly communicates with the telephone and when the actuation contact is in the open position, the headset does not wirelessly communicate with the telephone.
Patent CA-2593995-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ATALLAH TOUFIC G
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A band (20) that extends around a garment appendage (12), such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band (20) has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape (24) and a deployed position where the reflective tape (24) is visible. The band (20) includes a cylindrical strip (22) that fully encircles and is attached to the garment appendage (12) at a distance (42) from the free end (14) of the garment appendage (12). The reflective tape (24) is bonded to the underside (34) of the strip (22) or to the garment appendage (12).
Patent CA-2594210-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal port user agent capable of caching route information among sessions and associated method
Inventor: PUTHUPPARAMBIL DEVARAJAN S
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: An initial call is setup by a universal port user agent by sending an invitation to the proxy server. The proxy server performs a directory lookup from a back end server to obtain route information to a destination. The route information is passed to the universal port user agent in response and is stored in the universal port user agent. When subsequent calls to the same destination are requested, the subsequent calls can be setup using the stored route information. A universal port user agent performs these call setups. The route information memory is managed based on a number of routes stored and the age of the stored routes. In certain embodiments the calls are setup using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
Patent CA-2598027-A1 (CA)
Title: Long sleeves for use with stems
Inventor: KELMAN DAVID C
IPC: A61F2/32
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention relate to sleeves (30) having lengths that allow the sleeve to engage a patient's femoral intramedullary canal in a mid to distal region rather than only proximally. In preferred embodiments, the sleeve length is between about 60 millimeters to about 150 millimeters. In certain embodiments, the sleeve is adapted to extend beyond the lesser trochanter, to or near or beyond a patient's isthmus, and provide diaphyseal fixation.
Patent CA-2601546-A1 (CA)
Title: Peg-polyacetal diblock and triblock copolymers and pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: TONCHEVA VESKA
IPC: A61K47/00
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: This invention relates to block copolymer delivery vehicles comprising a polyethyleneglycol-polyacetal, and to controlled release pharmaceutical compositions comprising the delivery vehicle and an active agent. The block copolymers of the invention may be thermogel block copolymers. The pharmaceutical compositions may be in the form of a topical, syringable, or injectable formulation for local controlled delivery of the active agent.